//
Photo: Donddyster, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Guntur's landmark tower, named after the founder of Pakistan. According to a legend, Liaquat Ali Khan, a representative of Jinnah, visited Guntur in the pre-Independence era. Khan was felicitated by Lal Jan, who is said to have built a tower to commemorate the leader of the Muslim League. It was erected on six pillars which open to a dome, typical of the then-Muslim architecture in the early 20th century. Originally unpainted, the tower was later painted in Indian tricolour in February 2022 by MLA Mohammad Musthafa.
Jinnah Tower is a landmark monument in the city of Guntur in Andhra Pradesh. It is named after the founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and is located on Mahatma Gandhi Road of the city.
© OpenStreetMap contributors
Sivalayam
The oldest temple in Guntur, dedicated to Shiva. As the legend goes, the sage Agastya built this temple during the Treta Yuga, centring around a naturally-occurring Swayambhu Lingam. Other than the legend, the temple has inscriptions in the ancient Naga script from 1100.
Often called the "Central Park of Guntur".
The water tanks in the village are unique as they provide refuge to many species birds including endangered Spot-Billed Pelicans and Painted Storks. The bird population in these tanks used to be around 12,000, although lately only about 7,000 birds roost in this dwindling habitat through the year.
This historical fort was built during the reign of the Reddy kings in the 14th century CE. There are 21 structures in the fort. The ruins of the fort located on the hilltop offer unravelled mysteries to the tourist. A place of natural scenic beauty with natural wonders it is an ideal place for trekking. The Gopinatha temple and Kathulabave at the foot of the hillock, numerous temples, residential structures, pillared halls on the hill and the entrance gateways on the east and west sides are the attractions at Kondaveedu.